Danjin44
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Same, I'm much slow gamer compare to most people here and I dont wan to get spoiled.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio |OT| Don’t Worry, It’s All in Your Head!
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Jinxed
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Yeah, most likely younger players. I could play everquest 16 hours a day in my teens
Even pulled an all nighter in my room unknown to my mom camping a fucking polar bear for jaundiced bone boots
That spawn took me 16 hours to get
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TheDarkPhantom
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sigmaZ
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Interesting. I find modern Persona game's music extremely good in composition and production, but I don't really like the nonchalant vibe they have. I much prefer 1 and 2's original OST and the oppressive tone that those games had. (But I listen to darker music exclusively so that's probably why I'm biased)
The music in this game has a nice mix of traditional war vibes and melancholic tones which so far have stuck in my head pretty well. The battle songs are bit generic but in a refreshing way. It's nice to hear a game outside a Final Fantasy game with a FF-like battle song.
I think another reason the non-battle stuff resonates with me is how it has a late 80s OAV fantasy type vibe as do the cutscenes. I don't think most people will catch that or relate with it, but it's one of the main reasons I decided to buy the game since I love those.
EDMIX
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Same.
I only show up in OT after I've done like 60 to 70% of the game lol
Not a lot of stories I care if get spoiled a bit for me, I feel a story must have a wild hook or Mcguffin for me to really, like really care about seeing some element of it in a thread. JRPGs stories are not bad, but their plots are rarely strong enough for me to worry about being spoiled if I see something i shouldn't or something, I guess it depends on the story.
Like Persona 4 had a strong Muguffin with the whole murder thing, so I guess one could see the out come of that as being a heavy spolier or someone added to your party that is a bad guy or something lol
I'm finding myself really liking the music too, but before I put it in some rotation to listen to out of the game, I need to hear more lol
I think it can grow on me lol
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
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Yeah same here
Been avoiding this thread due to not being far yet
And I agree this is not a copy paste of Persona which I'm happy about
EDMIX
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EDMIX
Writes a lot, says very little
No worries, games are meant for fun.
Enjoy bruv!
SMTIV Remaster, Remix CONFIRMED lol
I got the collectors edition mainly cause the art book and steelbook
I feel a lot of the art direction is inspired by 70's fashion, from turtlenecks, these floral patters etc I think the only thing I don't care about with the art direction is the typography lol I actually hate it.
TheDarkPhantom
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I made a similar observation yesterday, shades of Woodstock, Harlem pimps and all that good stuff
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EDMIX
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I made a similar observation yesterday, shades of Woodstock, Harlem pimps and all that good stuff
Truth, I'm happy I'm not the only one that sees it lol Maybe the art director or concept artist was born in that time frame or was greatly influenced by the styles of that time frame , especially in the pattern designs
Jinxed
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Well for one there isnt any cringe romance
Danjin44
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Lot of people got upset when they first heard there is no romance option in the game but to me romance just doesn’t fit with the tone this game is going for, I would say it was good call not including them.
TropicanaTwista
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This game fucking rules. Still pretty early on, in the first palace after the demo still but really starting to get the hang of it. Mainly with mixing the archetypes. Don't think this is really a spoiler but I would also recommend checking out and buying Intel. I thought it was just gonna give hints to help but some seem needed to complete missions, as well as, give you useful info.
All in all the game is a banger. I see some people saying it's different from persona and I sort of agree. It has a lot of similarities obviously but the things that it changes up really makes it fresh and different. With an easy one just being the overall theme and story.
All in all the game is a banger. I see some people saying it's different from persona and I sort of agree. It has a lot of similarities obviously but the things that it changes up really makes it fresh and different. With an easy one just being the overall theme and story.
It’s certainly a lot better than the rubbish that was Visions of Mana. I’m still irked I put 30 hours into finishing that one.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
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4 hours into the Prolounge
So far the game is fantastic
So far the game is fantastic
MMaRsu
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Danteyke223
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So im in the first dungeon and playing hard difficulty, but the combat feels too easy . Is it going to get more difficult?
Thick Thighs Save Lives
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Sadly that's not the full OST, and just a partial one. The full one should have 131 tracks, and if what Persona Central reports here is true, it will be dropped on streaming In January 2025.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Original Soundtrack to Release January 15, 2025 - Persona Central
Atlus has announced that the full soundtrack for Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released on January 15, 2025.
personacentral.com
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MMaRsu
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Yoo Lyall listened to my ask and implemented a fix for the horrendeous camera sway during dialogue!!!
github.com
Camera shake in dialogue · Issue #15 · Lyall/MetaphorFix
The camera sway during dialogue is wild. I was hoping it's possible for you to patch this in the mod? It's really making me quite quasy and I usually never encounter this in SMT or Persona games. I...
github.com
zapper
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having nothing to do I played a part of the prologue from the demo, narratively and artistically very beautiful, very interesting premise, for now (up to the mines) everything works.
but it is "exactly" the same as their previous works and if I have to be honest, the awakening of both the protagonist and strohl are really mid if not terrible compared to the past, in p5 writing, music, staging were much more impactful.
a good start anyway
but it is "exactly" the same as their previous works and if I have to be honest, the awakening of both the protagonist and strohl are really mid if not terrible compared to the past, in p5 writing, music, staging were much more impactful.
a good start anyway
Topher
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There are similarities and there are differences. I think the differences particularly in theme and setting does enough to differentiate itself. Just moving away from high school and into a new fantasy realm changed up a lot, imo. Don't see how that is a "lie". Doom the Dark Ages still has the same base gameplay mechanics that the Doom/Quake franchise always had but they changed up enough that people are excited about it. I don't see any "copy paste" criticism there or for the plethora of other shooters. Perhaps Metaphor/Persona stands out because of how distinctive the gameplay is.
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MMaRsu
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Lyall made a fix for the camera shake during dialogue!!!
github.com
How far into it are you?
Camera shake in dialogue · Issue #15 · Lyall/MetaphorFix
The camera sway during dialogue is wild. I was hoping it's possible for you to patch this in the mod? It's really making me quite quasy and I usually never encounter this in SMT or Persona games. I...
github.com
How far into it are you?
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Fabieter
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Lyall made a fix for the camera shake during dialogue!!!
Camera shake in dialogue · Issue #15 · Lyall/MetaphorFix
The camera sway during dialogue is wild. I was hoping it's possible for you to patch this in the mod? It's really making me quite quasy and I usually never encounter this in SMT or Persona games. I...
How far into it are you?
At the mines. I think it was the ending of the demo.
MMaRsu
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Oh thats not the end of the demo, thats like the beginning of the intro. The demo is like 5/6 hours long actually.
But the game doesnt start proper till your in the city and they let you loose with the calendar.
So your really really not far in, so I wouldnt judge it based on that
Fabieter
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Yea i actually can't point at what's bothering me. It's just doesn't feel right right now if that makes sense. You start some games and you know right away you will like this and it's kind of missing right now, but I will keep going.
TheDarkPhantom
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That feeling when you get a new party member in a JRPG 
The game is on track to being my favourite game ever from Hashino & Co, loving (almost) everything about. Can't praise the characters/voice actors enough, soundtrack is god-tier, combat and job system is *chef's kiss*, central narrative is original and engaging. Sure it often looks like a PS3 game and my criticism about the creative decision to have shit flying all over the screen at all times still stands but it's easy to overlook these things and get lost in the world when all the rest is just so damn good
The game is on track to being my favourite game ever from Hashino & Co, loving (almost) everything about. Can't praise the characters/voice actors enough, soundtrack is god-tier, combat and job system is *chef's kiss*, central narrative is original and engaging. Sure it often looks like a PS3 game and my criticism about the creative decision to have shit flying all over the screen at all times still stands but it's easy to overlook these things and get lost in the world when all the rest is just so damn good
sigmaZ
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Same. The dialogue is just so good. Reminds me of playing games like Suikoden back in the day. Feels like a proper fantasy RPG and not a whole bunch maladaptive soy teenagers uncertain about why they feel basic emotions and constantly stating the obvious about everything they encounter.That feeling when you get a new party member in a JRPG
The game is on track to being my favourite game ever from Hashino & Co, loving (almost) everything about. Can't praise the characters/voice actors enough, soundtrack is god-tier, combat and job system is *chef's kiss*, central narrative is original and engaging. Sure it often looks like a PS3 game and my criticism about the creative decision to have shit flying all over the screen at all times still stands but it's easy to overlook these things and get lost in the world when all the rest is just so damn good
TheDarkPhantom
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Abandoned Tomb is packed with amazing treasure, God damn 
DonkeyPunchJr
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Alright finally got a better weapon for the Merchant archetype, now this is more like it. Smacking the shit out of monsters with an abacus and throwing gold at them. One of my life’s goals fulfilled.
sigmaZ
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For you and others playing the PC version, be aware of this: https://github.com/Lyall/MetaphorFix/releases
Works on the demo too. And yes it does carry over from what I understand.
Herr Edgy
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I watched the first 1-2 hours on YouTube. Narrative wise it pulls me in, but the very few gameplay sections so far honestly don't interest me at all. Ugly environments, easy combat (even on hard), and there is so little of it.
It feels like a VN with some 3D parts on top. Is it opening up more down the line? I'm trying to justify 70€ over just watching a LP on YouTube.
It feels like a VN with some 3D parts on top. Is it opening up more down the line? I'm trying to justify 70€ over just watching a LP on YouTube.
GHG
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I'll never understand this. There's a demo, spend that time trying the game for yourself and make your own mind up.
Thanks I'm using that already. Buying it now so I can just continue with the final game.
MMaRsu
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Yes the prologue is light on combat.
After that you do a whole ass dungeon which is quite hard, and then you also have an optional dungeon.
So at that point you're getting into the meat and potatoes of the game.
Pretty sure a LP is not the way to experience this game but to each their own.
Once you get out of the first city it opens up bigtime.
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Herr Edgy
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Thanks, that's good to know. Will probaby buy it then.
Still have to figure out if I prefer digital or physical though...
MMaRsu
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Nope but was it like that in P5? I dont think so eitherWait a second, when you level up on a dungeon the HP and MP fill up doesn't happen anymore?
I just tried to do as much as I could with the MP I had. Putting Hulkenberg on Brawler also saves a ton on MP, considering her skills use HP then.
Then its ready for a rest and return the next day
Danjin44
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Nope and in rest area you wont recover your MP....Resource management baby!Wait a second, when you level up on a dungeon the HP and MP fill up doesn't happen anymore?
Nankatsu
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I think so yeah. I remembered counting on it to progress further on dungeons and stuff.
True, that!
T4keD0wN
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The first dungeon was truly great, but not everything is a big upgrade.
So far i am about 8h (6/20) in and the amount of voice acting seems way lower than any Atlus game in the last few years including budget ones like Tactica, it feels like only about 20-30% of the main story is voice acted once you get past what was included in the demo and so far there was zero for "social links" with the exception of accepting the request from Brigitta.
Pretty clear step-down compared to Reload which sold for 70 too and had 100% for not just the main, but also companion stories, which is a shame since the cast is pretty great. Anyone who is more further on can comment if the later parts have more?
Danjin44
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Progress further in to the dungeon eventually will find hole that gets you those locked places.
Danjin44
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Persona 3 Reload is remake they actually when back and voiced parts that wasn't voiced before, because all other Persona game before Reload was same case as Metaphor, not everything is voiced.
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